| SEPTEMBER 2025 Attend the annual state fair in Oklahoma City or Tulsa, ride in a helicopter at El Reno’s OK Air Fest or watch a traditional stickball game at the Chickasaw National Annual Meeting & Festival in Tishomingo. Check out our top picks below or browse through all September events to fill your calendar with food festivals, concerts and block parties. Explore Events > | |  El Reno / Sept 5-7 Watch world-class paragliding pilots or exciting BMX and skateboarding demonstrations at OK Air Fest in El Reno. This three-day festival will feature a dynamic mix of sky shows and experiences for all ages such as tethered balloon and helicopter rides, live music and a kid zone. Bring the whole family and stay close to the action at camping and RV sites nearby. | | | Tahlequah / Sept 5-6 Enjoy great food and music during Tahlequah’s Bluegrass & Chili Festival. This event is headlined by the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-Off, which draws 20,000 visitors to sample dishes from participating cooks. While you eat, enjoy top-notch bluegrass performances on three stages, along with a car show and a marketplace full of local vendors. | | | Oklahoma City / Sept 11-21 Experience one of the state’s most highly-anticipated events at the Oklahoma State Fair. This year, watch a live mural challenge, try your hand at milking a goat or see the state animal up close at the bison exhibition. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including exciting carnival rides, indulgent fair food and live entertainment like “Disney on Ice.” | | | Tulsa / Sept 13 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at La Fiesta de Tulsa. This exciting festival celebrates Latin community traditions through dynamic performances, music and authentic cuisine. This year, the official “Grito de Independencia” will be presented by the Oklahoma City Consulate of Mexico and the festival will debut its first-ever parade. | | | Broken Arrow / Sept 19-21 Visit Broken Arrow’s Rose District for two can’t-miss events rolled into one. The Rose Festival has been a northeast Oklahoma staple for years, featuring its Rose Show competition, rose kite flying and more. The festival will operate in conjunction with the Chalk It Up! Art Festival, which invites guests to create their own works of art on the district’s roads and sidewalks. | | | Chouteau / Sept 20 Discover Oklahoma’s Amish culture at Black Buggy Day in Chouteau. You’ll have the opportunity to ride in a carriage, see an antique tractor or taste fresh-baked breads and other homemade treats. The arts and crafts booths will showcase handcrafted items and antiques for sale. Bring the kids to compete in the stick horse or sack race for a day of old-fashioned fun. | | | Tulsa / Sept 25-Oct 5 The Tulsa State Fair is packed with family-friendly fun like carnival games, rides and live music. Enjoy fair food staples like corndogs and funnel cake and unexpected entertainment like goat racing and circus stilt walkers. See classic horse and livestock shows as well as exciting competitions such as the Oklahoma State Fiddling Championships. | | | Tishomingo / Sept 26-Oct 4 Attend an authentic celebration of Oklahoma’s Native American culture at the Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting & Festival. Held at the Chickasaw Nation’s historic capital of Tishomingo, the festival gives visitors a chance to participate in traditional customs such as stomp dance and stickball. | | | Lawton / Sept 26-28 Explore the diverse cultures that make up our state at Lawton’s annual International Festival. This three-day event attracts demonstrators from every corner of the globe to showcase their unique traditions. Take in the performances, dine on authentic food and enjoy all the family-friendly fun at this multicultural extravaganza. | | | Vinita / Sept 27 Adventurous foodies can try one of Oklahoma’s local delicacies at the World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off. The annual festival serves up about 2,000 pounds of calf fries (sometimes called Rocky Mountain Oysters) every year. Sample this deep-fried Oklahoma dish and cast your vote in the People’s Choice competition and enjoy all the additional fun and games on site. | | | Your travel adventure starts here! Oklahoma Today features the state’s best destinations, food, and events. Get your year-round travel ideas delivered to you! From state parks to the best museums, from the wildest trails to the serene resorts, you’ll find everything you need to plan your vacation. ONLY $9.99 per year! | | The Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs may be the headliners, but don't miss out on the local charm of county free fairs in Alva, Lawton and Enid this September. | | E-NEWSLETTER Stay current with seasonal attractions, deals and more. Email: [email protected] | | | |
